Dental Assistant I

About the role

Under the clinical direction of a licensed Dentist, the incumbent assists dentists and other dental healthcare providers during the examination and treatment of patients and performs other supportive functions. Work involves exposure to communicable diseases, radiation, and flying debris; personal protective equipment appropriate to the task required by OSHA will be worn at all times.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine chairside assisting and accurately records diagnostic information and treatment.
• Provides diagnostic aid including exposing radiographs and recording medical and dental histories.
• Educates patients regarding treatment and home care.
• Performs all routine dental equipment maintenance and monitoring for quality assurance.
• Monitors inventory, orders supplies and maintains adequate levels of supplies.
• Prepares and maintains dental operatory according to department’s policy and procedures.
• Assists in dental laboratory with, but not limited to, model duplication and appliance fabrication.
• Performs basic office procedures including answering telephones and scheduling patients.
• Upholds and promotes the value and integrity of the Seneca Nation Health System’s mission statement.
• Provides care through a trauma-informed lens by incorporating key principles of physical and psychological environment safety, trustworthiness and transparency, collaboration in decision-making during treatment plan developments, empowerment of patients, and respect for cultural diversity.
• Participates and completes all mandatory staff meetings, trainings, and in-services.
• Follows all policies and procedures of the department, Seneca Nation Health System, and Seneca Nation.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all ages as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must be physically fit to sit, walk, stand, and bend as necessary for long periods of time and occasionally lift supplies weighing no more than 25 lbs.
• Computer proficient with up to one year’s experience in a clinical healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Entry level Dental Assistant: registered to take the Dental Assisting National Board examination, entering the IHS Dental Assistant competency program, or enrolled in a Dental Assistant vocational program.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Experience in a large hospital, academic medical center, outpatient health care setting, or Indian Health Service (IHS)/tribal health preferred.

Benefits

• Monday – Friday (no weekends or holidays)
• Health, dental, and vision full coverage for individual; family option available
• Short-term/long-term disability options
• Vacation (annual) + PTO (accrued weekly)
• 16 paid holidays in the calendar year
• 401K with 5% matching
• Parental, medical, education, and bereavement leaves